Back Button Focus on Nikon Cameras: How to Use & Set Up with Mike Hagen | CreativeLive

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Our instructor Mike Hagen of Nikonians is here to show you how to use back button focus.

As a photographer, you want to have the most control over your shot as possible. And by utilizing back button focus rather than the shutter button, you can control the focus of your images.

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[davidgample]

First time I had this subject clearly and succinctly explained, covering both how to set it on my camera and exactly how to use it/how it plays out in use. Thank you.

[photogl]

I watched several other videos on how to set up Back Button Focus on my D500. I was ready to throw it against the wall. I found your video and you simply walked me straight through it first time
. Thank for being an excellent, easy to understand instructor. !

[thezeek]

Thank. I finally insert this with the back button holding it down and releasing. You’re a good teacher

[hotquebec]

This explained BBF better than others on YT and it only took 1 guy to do it. Can't wait to try it out if my camera is capable of it.Thanks a lot.

[myc]

I like how you actually show how you would keep the button pressed as you are focusing and use the shutter release when needed. other videos did not actually act it out. Your video is more comprehensive. Thanks!

[benhur]

Very simple method of explaining.Thanks you Mr.Mike hagen

[erh]

Probably the best explanation I've seen on the topic. Great video.

[amymelvin]

This was the best explanation and visual of how to set up and use, thank you. Nikon Z7 user

[robinsweeten]

Thank you so very, very much! You video is clear and concise and I was FINALLY able to get my back button focus set up properly.

[LCPHOTOGUY]

with your video I now understand back button. Everyone else I have seen made it too confusing. Thank you so much

[floydfernandes]

Perfectly explained....I finally understood watching your video. I watched quite a few videos before!

[LatentArtifact]

Best description I've heard of this function, thank you.

[jt]

I've been using this method for years on my Nikon D100, D200, 2 x D300, D300s. It's the only way to go! :)

[christianpartida]

The best explanation I've seen so far!

[jamessurber]

I finally understand! Thank you!

All those other videos were not as clearly scripted and executed as yours is.

[ChristopherSkow]

Thank you for explaining this - very valuable info for someone moving from a D610 to the D850. Not just how to do it - but why you want to do it!

[kantidhekar]

Great...Frist Time I Had This Subject Clearly Explained .How To Set It On My Nikon DSLR Camera And How To Use It .This was Really Helpfull Thank You.

[FrankieBaybeee]

Heard about back-button focusing on my camera so much but didn't have a clue how to set it up until I watched this. Thank you

[stevegalloway]

Terrific walk through Mike - I'm sure this takes a lot more than 8 minutes to plan and deliver, and everything in that 8 minutes shows how well you know what you're doing without you even needing to say it. Nice style.

[Digmen]

Hi MIke, I like it how you explained the AE-L button on lower end cameras (near the end)
There is one on my Nikon D5500
I have come to realise that one of the advantages of larger higher end cameras is that they have more buttons, which means less having to use the menu to change various modes.